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Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Removing the Computer Cover
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Replacing Drives
Replacing Fans
Model DC01L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Intel SpeedStep are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell
Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
August 2008 Rev. A00
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
System Setup

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  • Page 1 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Technical Overview

    Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 3 memory module battery socket SATA connectors (2) (SATA0, connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) (BATTERY) SATA1) front panel I/O main power SATA connectors (3) (SATA2, connector connector SATA3, SATA4) (POWER) Hard drive activity light FlexBay USB clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) connector connector (FLEXBAY) 10 S/PDIF connector...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the use of a small Phillips screwdriver size #2.
  • Page 6 NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs;...

  • Page 7: Removing The Computer Cover

    Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

  • Page 8: Replacing Memory Module(S)

    If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly.
  • Page 9 6. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab in the connector. cutouts (2) memory module notch NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module.
  • Page 10 12. Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties. 13. Click the General tab. 14. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 11: Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    Back to Contents Page Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 12 8. If you are removing a PCI Express card, press the securing tab on the card slot to remove the card. 9. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Quick Reference Guide). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer.

  • Page 13: Installing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    13. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 14. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards. Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Page 14 1 fully seated card 2 not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 4 bracket caught outside of slot 5 alignment bar 6 alignment guide 11. Ensure that: The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
  • Page 15 15. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Quick Reference Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing the Drive Panel Replacing an Optical Drive Replacing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 17 tabs (2) hard drive 5. If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, you must ensure that the changes are reflected in the BIOS. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup). On the setup screen go to the "Drives" section and set the SATA ports (SATA 0 through 4) to the correct configuration.

  • Page 18: Installing A Hard Drive In The Flexbay

    the SATA ports (SATA 0 through 4) to the correct configuration. 16. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive. Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay The top FlexBay drive on your system can hold an additional hard drive.

  • Page 19: Removing A Hard Drive From The Flexbay

    10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Removing a Hard Drive From the FlexBay 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).

  • Page 20: Replacing The Drive-Panel Insert

    sliding plate lever sliding plate drive panel 3. Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate downward and hold in place. NOTE: The sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to secure the drives. Push from the inside and pivot the drive panel to the left to release the panel from its side hinges.

  • Page 21: Replacing An Optical Drive

    drive panel drive-panel insert tab (2) drive-panel insert 1. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 2. Turn the drive panel around to find and hold both outer edges of the drive- panel insert tab. Pull the drive-panel insert tabs inwards to ease it out of the latches that hold it in place. 3.
  • Page 22 optical drive cable power cable system board 5. Pull the sliding plate towards the bottom of the system and hold; then, slide the drive out through the front of the computer. sliding plate optical drive 6. If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert), and then go to step...

  • Page 23: Replacing A Media Card Reader

    Cover). 10. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the Quick Reference Guide). Replacing a Media Card Reader...
  • Page 24 Media Card Reader (not present on all computers) USB cable 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the USB connector (FLEXBAY) on the system board (see System Board Components).
  • Page 25 a. Remove the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert). b. Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging. c. Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new Media Card Reader.

  • Page 26: Replacing Fans

    Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan Cage Replacing the Processor Fan Replacing the Card Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 27 4. If present on your computer, remove the card retention bracket (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 5. Lift the processor airflow shroud out of the computer, and set it aside. 6. To replace the processor airflow shroud, align the hinge slots on the processor airflow shroud with the hinge guides on the system board.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Processor Fan

    8. Connect the processor fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 9. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly). 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
  • Page 29 10. Connect the fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 11. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly). 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13.
  • Page 30 card fan rubber grommet (4) card fan cage NOTICE: Ensure the fan cable is correctly routed through the opening in the lower-right corner of the fan cage. 7. To reinstall the card fan, orient the fan power cable downward. Align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the fan cage, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Front I/O Panel

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Front I/O-Panel Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 32 Bezel tabs (6) Bezel screws (2) 4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly). 5. Remove the processor fan assembly (seeReplacing the Processor Fan Cage Replacing the Processor Fan) and the card fan (seeReplacing the Card Fan).
  • Page 33 10. To replace the front I/O panel, align the screw holes on the I/O panel with the screw holes on the chassis, and replace the two screws. 11. Reconnect the cable that attaches the power button to the I/O panel. 12.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Processor

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

  • Page 35: Installing The Processor

    Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 1. Unpack the new processor. NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 36 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 37: Replacing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 38 18. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 19. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 20. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Power Supply

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 40 7. To replace the power supply, align the bottom of the power supply unit with the tabs on the chassis, then slide it towards the back of the system till it snaps into place. 8. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis. 9.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Battery

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 42 9. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 (see Entering System Setup). 10. Properly dispose of the old battery. See the safety instructions that shipped with your computer for battery disposal information. Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Computer Cover

    Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

  • Page 44: Entering System Setup

    Entering System Setup 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>...

  • Page 45: System Setup Options

    displays more information about that option and the Options List. option's current and available settings. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable. Key Functions — This field appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.
  • Page 46 NOTE: eSATA is not supported in ATA mode. SATA Operation Enables or disables RAID (for more information, see the Dell Technology (RAID On default) Guide). RAID Autodetect/ATA — RAID if signed drives, otherwise ATA. RAID On — SATA is configured for RAID on every boot.
  • Page 47 On — The USB group is enabled. Rear Dual USB Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports. (On default) Off — The USB group is disabled. On — The USB group is enabled. Front USB Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports.
  • Page 48 SpeedStep Specifies whether Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology is enabled for all (Off default) supported processors in the system. Off — Disable Enhanced SpeedStep technology On — Enable Enhanced SpeedStep technology Virtualization Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional (Off default) ®...
  • Page 49 Power Management AC Recovery Specifies how the computer will behave when AC power is restored after an AC (Off default) power loss. Off — The system stays off after AC power is restored. On — The system powers on after AC power is restored.
  • Page 50 Maintenance Service Tag Displays the system service tag. SERR Message Controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphics cards require that the (On default) SERR Message mechanism be disabled. Off — Do not use the SERR message mechanism. On — Use the SERR message mechanism.

  • Page 51: Option Settings

    Keyboard Errors Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. (Report default) Report — Display any keyboard errors. Do not report — Do not display any keyboard errors. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices when trying to find an operating system. NOTICE: If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes.

  • Page 52: Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots

    If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer (see Before You Begin) and try again. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. 4.

  • Page 53: Clearing Cmos Settings

    3. Locate the RTCRST_PSWD jumper on the system board (see System Board Components), then remove the jumper plug (located on pins three and four) and set the plug aside. 4. Close the computer cover. 5. Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. 6.
  • Page 54 shipped with your computer. NOTE: This procedure clears and resets system and setup passwords. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the RTCRST_PSWD jumper on the system board (see System Board Components).

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